No. 2,334 in Dutch
sprinten
To sprint.
In a sentence
De atleet begon te sprinten toen het startschot klonk.
The athlete started sprinting when the starting shot sounded.
The verb 'sprinten' is used here to describe a sudden fast run, commonly associated with athletic activities.
Ze moest sprinten om de bus op tijd te halen.
She had to sprint to catch the bus on time.
In this sentence, 'sprinten' is employed metaphorically to indicate a hurried run towards a target.
Kinderen houden ervan om te sprinten tijdens het spelen.
Children love to sprint while playing.
Here, 'sprinten' is utilized to describe playful running, showing its versatility in describing fast movement in different contexts.
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